The brain interprets increased blood levels of insulin as a(n)
a. hunger signal.
b. indicator of the entry of fat into the duodenum.
c. indicator that the body is in the fasting e phase of metabolism.
d. satiety signal.
e. indicator that the stomach is full.
Answer: d. satiety signal.
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